MARVIN EDWARDS, male, 74
Ref 8064
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Baltimore, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 7500 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| I am a retired sales engineer that grew up on 240 acres in Iowa. I think of myself as physically and mentally fit for most tasks from standing watch to fixing stuff to having the stamina for the long haul. I get along with most anyone, take orders well, can sing and dance upon request. I am lucky to be married to a happily working wife who is supportive of my adventures. Since retiring I enjoy my time, messing about our 100 year old rowhouse in downtown Baltimore, hit the gym 2-3x a week, volunteer at MD Food Bank and the Urban League, 2-3 months of driving across US visiting family whilst camping along the way, visiting kids (3) & g-kids (6), and domestic/international travel. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 7500 / Coastal: 1000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | J 45 | St Thomas USVI/Camden ME | 1500 | Watch-leader | 3 | Delivery |
| 2015 | Southern Cross 30 | St Thomas USVI/Norfolk VA | 1270 | Watch-leader | 3 | Delivery |
| 2003 | Swan 47 Sloop | Caribbean or Bermuda/RI | 4000 | Watch-leader | 5 | Deliveries |
| 1999 | Swan 47 Sloop | Annapolis MD/Newport RI | 450 | Crew | 10 | |
| 1998 | Swan 47 Sloop | Newport RI/Bermuda | 630 | Watch-leader | 10 | |
| 1996 | Swan 47 Sloop | Newport Ri/Bermuda | 630 | Watch-leader | 0 | |
| 1995 | Swan 47 Sloop | Marion MA/Bermuda | 650 | Watch-leader | 10 | |
| 1994 | Swan 47 Sloop 1975 | Newport RI/Bermuda | 0 | Watch-leader | 10 | |
